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Photograph was edited for publication purposes.Mary Pickford was a Canadian-born silent film actress, famously known as "America's sweetheart," co-founder of American Artists film studio, and one of the original founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Buddy Rogers was an actor and a jazz musician.First photograph caption dated June 1, 1944 reads "Mary Pickford and her husband, Lieut. Charles 'Buddy' Rogers are shown with the two-year-old girl, Roxanne, whom they officially adopted today."; Second photograph caption dated June 5, 1946 reads "Offer film contracts. Photo shows Mary Pickford, president, and Buddy Rogers, producer of Comet Productions, with their daughter, Roxanne. Comet Productions are offering two picture contracts as prizes in The Herald and Express Better Babies Exposition now open to children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years. Every entrant receives a free photo and examination and parents are advised not to send in pictures." Mary Pickford was a Canadian-born silent film actress, famously known as "America's sweetheart," co-founder of American Artists film studio, and one of the original founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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